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Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD

Addiction Psychiatry* Age 38
Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD
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Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD is an Addiction Psychiatrist in Bakersfield, CA.
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Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD

Addiction Psychiatry* Age 38
Bakersfield, CA
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12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD is an Addiction Psychiatrist in Bakersfield, CA.

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Dr. Fernando graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD is an Addiction Psychiatrist in Bakersfield, CA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Fernando currently practices at Practice. At present, Dr. Fernando received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Fernando's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Fernando is board certified in Addiction Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
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Adjustment Disorder
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Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
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  • Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH Southern California HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
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    Select CA HMO
    Anthem Blue Connection EPO
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    Pathway HMO
    Pathway EPO
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    Vivity CA HMO
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    Cigna PPO
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    Select Plus HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    National POS
    Choice POS

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6313 Schirra Ct Ste 1, Bakersfield, CA 93313
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 323-6410
  2. 2 Kern Psychiatric Health and Wellness Center Inc.
    8329 Brimhall Rd Ste 804, Bakersfield, CA 93312
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (661) 431-1555

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Jan 28, 2024
He’s a very nice soft spoken man .
Donna — Jan 28, 2024
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Specialties*
Addiction Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fernando's profile.

Yes, Dr. Gerard Fernando, MD holds board certification in Addiction Psychiatry and Psychiatry.